A security analyst needs to automate a repetitive task that involves checking a log file for a specific error pattern and sending an alert if found. Which scripting approach is most efficient?

Manually search the log file each time

Use a spreadsheet to track errors

Write a script that reads the log file, searches for the pattern, and sends an alert if a match is found

Create a new log file for each error

A security operations team needs to integrate a third-party threat intelligence feed into their SIEM. The feed provider offers both an API key and OAuth 2.0 client credentials. The SIEM must authenticate to the API without user interaction and the integration must support rotating credentials without manual updates. Which authentication method should the team choose?

OAuth 2.0 client credentials grant

OAuth 2.0 authorization code grant

Basic authentication with username and password

What is the primary purpose of a function in programming?

To control the flow of execution using conditions

To store data in a structured format

To encapsulate a block of code that can be reused and called multiple times

To handle errors that occur during program execution

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Development and Deployment CCOA Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1application · easy
A security analyst needs to automate a repetitive task that involves checking a log file for a specific error pattern and sending an alert if found. Which scripting approach is most efficient?
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2foundation · easy
In which cloud service model does the cloud provider manage the underlying infrastructure, operating system, and runtime, while the customer only manages their applications and data?
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3application · easy
A developer is integrating a payment API into an application. The API returns a status code of 201 when a payment is successfully created. What should the developer check in the response to confirm the payment was created?
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4application · medium
A security operations team needs to integrate a third-party threat intelligence feed into their SIEM. The feed provider offers both an API key and OAuth 2.0 client credentials. The SIEM must authenticate to the API without user interaction and the integration must support rotating credentials without manual updates. Which authentication method should the team choose?
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What is the primary purpose of a function in programming?
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Development and Deployment CCOA Practice Questions (Page 1)

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A security analyst needs to automate a repetitive task that involves checking a log file for a specific error pattern and sending an alert if found. Which scripting approach is most efficient?

In which cloud service model does the cloud provider manage the underlying infrastructure, operating system, and runtime, while the customer only manages their applications and data?

A developer is integrating a payment API into an application. The API returns a status code of 201 when a payment is successfully created. What should the developer check in the response to confirm the payment was created?

What is the primary purpose of a function in programming?

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